• Medical_Professionals
• Medical_students
• Nurses

The purpose of this conference is to convene rural healthcare nurses and other health professionals, researchers and educators to discuss various topics of importance to rural health.   Conference sessions will address seven critical areas: education, evidence-based clinical practice, health policy/Affordable Care Act, hot topics in critical access hospitals, research, clinical outcomes/health disparities, and quality and clinical markers in rural hospitals.

Conference Objectives:

Strengthen opportunities for networking, collaboration, and building partnerships to address rural health needs.

 Create an environment of learning and international collaboration with a focus on improving the quality of healthcare in rural a populations.

Explore the impact of health care reform on rural populations.

Identify strategies for improving health and the delivery of health services in rural areas

Review key challenges and strategies related to rising costs, evolving reimbursement, and delivery models to improve rural health outcomes.

ATTENTION  The deadline for submitting  applications to  serve on the   Abstract Review Team has been extended to December 10,  2015

NOW accepting abstract proposals!  Please submit no later than February 1, 2016

Plan your vacation around this conference and visit the beautiful Black Hills and other beautiful places in Rapid City!

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center

444 N Main St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Submission Info

Platinum Level $10,000 or greater contribution

Logo on conference website and all conference materials

Opportunity to distribute sponsor provided logo items

Recognition in press releases, PSAs, day of conference program

Recognition on sponsor board displayed at conference

Exhibitor Booth

Complimentary conference registration for two

Gold Level $5,000

Logo on all conference materials

Opportunity to distribute sponsor provided logo items

Recognition on sponsor board displayed at conference

Exhibitor Booth

Complimentary conference registration for two

Silver Level $2,500

Logo on all conference materials

Opportunity to distribute sponsor provided logo items

Recognition on sponsor board displayed at conference

Complimentary conference registration for two

Bronze Level $1,000

Logo on all conference materials

Recognition on sponsor board displayed at conference

Break and Meal Sponsor

Welcome/Registration Reception $2500

Breaks $1350 (2 opportunities)

Breakfasts $1725 (3 opportunities)

Lunch $2850 (2 opportunities)

Journey Museum Dinner $4000

Inclusion on day of conference materials

Recognition on sponsor board displayed at conference

Sponsor an Attendee

Basic Registration $250 OR Registration plus 3 nights lodging $750

Recipients will be selected by the conference planning committee based upon submitted applications. Sponsors may indicate a preference for who they would like to support by selecting one of five categories on the Sponsor Information Form.  The ability to accomodate requests will be based upon applicant pool. Sponsors will be included in conference materials.

SPONSOR GUIDELINES

Sponsorships are subject to review and will be on a first-paid, first-served basis. All sponsors must complete and submit the required Sponsors Information Form and ACNN Sponsor or Commercial Support Agreement form.

Commercial Support Agreement

Sponsor Support Agreement

Sponsor Form

Please submit completed forms and payments via check or money order no later than March 1, 2016 to:

MHCH Foundation

P.O. Box 84

Kimball, SD 57355

605-778-6160 (fax)

281-253-5199 (phone)

MHCH Contact Information

Address:

201 South Main Street

Kimball, SD 57355

Office: 281-253-5199

Fax: 605-680-6160

Email: corey@mhch.org